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5 Eco-Friendly Add-Ons For Office

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:57:49 +0000

So you want to go green in your business office? Just like any room in your house, there are plenty of opportunities to go green in your business. Whether it’s where you store your documents, how you carry them, or where you sit your laptop on, there are plenty of eco-friendly items for you to pick up.

Here are 5 no brainer eco-friendly items for your office:

Way Basics Eco Modern Storage Triple Cube Plus: has plenty of space for you to store your books and documents. It is made of durable, recycled paperboard. Pretty light for what it is.

Aurora Products Elements Eco-Friendly Round Ring Binder: this binder is constructed with polypropylene film over paperboard and adhesives and is for environment-conscious businesses. It’s not that expensive either.

Portable Laptop Table: it’s a pretty flexible laptop stand that integrates eco-friendly material. It has a cup holder to make things more convenient for users.

Mobile Edge Eco-friendly Canvas Messenger Bag: an attractive messenger bag that can fit laptops up to 16 inches in size. It has a natural cotton canvas exterior. Makes it so easy to carry around your laptop.

Way Basics Eco Modern Storage Cube: another flexible storage solution for your office that is made of recycled paperboard. Great way to take it slow in your office and add more of these when you need them.

There you have it. The above items don’t require you to change your lifestyle and help you get on your way to a green life.

Top 4 Eco-Friendly Cases for iPad

admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:48:52 +0000

So you want to protect your iPad and help protect the environment at the same time. There are plenty of iPad cases around but not all of them are manufactured in an environment friendly manner. Whether it’s the manufacturing process or the material some of these cases are built from, it’s always nice to have products whose manufacturers pay attention to what’s going on in the environment all around them.

If you are looking to protect your iPad but want your case to be environment friendly as well, these 4 eco-friendly iPad cases are worth a look:

Tuff-Luv Multi-View TM faux “Veggie” leather case: a super case handmade in high grade artificial leather. It looks like the real thing, but it’s actually a veggie. It’s not cheap by any means but it is a multi-functional case.

JAVOedge Corky Back Cover for the Apple iPad: it’s made out of renewable pressed cork material and as such is environment friendly. It can protect your device against bumps and scratches too.

Marware Eco-Flip for iPad: a very unique case. It has a hand strap and is a foldable stand too. So it makes reading on your iPad much more convenient. Its leather remains RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliant.

Tuff-Luv ‘Veggie’ faux leather Pull-tab case: a handmade case that is designed for those who want to carry their iPad with them on the road. The pull-up tab makes it much easier to take your iPad out of this case.

There you have it. 4 exciting cases that protect your iPad and are environment-friendly as well.

7 Eco-Friendly Products For Your Dog

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:57:58 +0000

Happen to be a dog owner? Did you know that a lot of toys and supplies that you buy for your dog are not only not environment friendly, but they could be harmful for your pet as well. Haven’t we heard too many stories about kids and pets getting sick by the chemicals used in some of these toys. Eco-friendly supplies are one of the best ways to avoid that scenario. They may not be as mainstream as most of us want them to be, but they do help you become more eco-friendly and take care of your pet without hurting the environment.

If you are looking to go green while taking care of your dog, here are 7 cool green dog toys and supplies you should pick up:

Eco-Me Dog Kit Starter Kit: you can create your own shampoo, bug spray, and dog treats at the comfort of your home. It’s chemical free and all natural.

eCo-Concepts BunkHouse Style Dog House: it’s made out of recycled material and can resist rot, insects, weather and moisture. Makes a great home for your pet.

New Age Pet All Weather Insulated Dog House: a solid house for your dog. It’s made out of recycled material and is eco-friendly. Resists rot, insects, weather and moisture as well. Handles pet up to 50 lbs.

West Paw Eco Friendly Hurley Dog Bone: a simple bone toy for your dog that is recyclable and doesn’t create virtually no waste during manufacturing.

Recycled Bicycle Tube Dog Leash by Cycle Dog: an eco-friendly dog leash that is rust and stink resistant. It’s hand-made as well.

Planet Dog Cozy Hemp Adjustable Collar: it’s a cool collar that is made out of natural material and is completely safe for your dog. It’s pretty heavy duty as well.

Eco Friendly Burlap Pet Tote Dog Carrier: a must have for every small dog owner. It’s designed to protect your dog while you are carrying him/her around. Can handle up to 12 lbs.

There you have it. 7 more products that can help you go green while taking care of your dog. Don’t forget to check these other eco-friendly dog supplies for more ideas.

3 Green Books You Should Read

admin — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:28:10 +0000

The green market is heating up, and the more reading you do, the easier you can stay on the top of things. While there are a lot of blogs that you can read on a daily basis to stay in toch with the latest developments in this industry, there are still a lot of books that provide you with a lot more information that you wouldn’t normally get on blogs. The dummies series may be a bit funny, but I have personally found some of the best books on various topics in the dummies series. The same can be said about Eco books. Here are 3 top green for dummies books that have been released recently:

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1. Green Your Home for Dummies: Green Your Home for Dummies is one of the most comprehensive books on this topic. It shows you exactly how to go green in your daily life without breaking the bank. If you are new to this game and are looking for ways to help save the environment and live a green life, this is one book to consider.

2. Organic Gardening for Dummies: Organic Gardening for Dummies is a cool book that shows you how to develop your own environment-friendly garden. A lot of people know how to garden, but there are practices that you need to pay attention to to save the environment. This book teaches you how to do that exactly.

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3. Green Business Practices For Dummies: Green Business Practices For Dummies is a great book for small business owners that want to help save the environment while conducting their business. A lot of companies are realizing the benefits of going green these days. Green IT is a field that is on the rise, and that’s only scratching the surface. There are many ways to save money conducting business and help save the environment as well. This book teaches you how!

Honorable mentions: Green IT for Dummies, Socially Responsible Investing For Dummies, Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies